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Definition:

  1. [verb] deprive of freedom; take into confinement
    Synonyms: confine

  2. [verb] stop or halt; "Please stay the bloodshed!"
    Synonyms: stay, delay

  3. [verb] cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform"
    Synonyms: delay, hold up

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